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Active Cooling System

STAY COOL.
PERFORM BETTER.

Active Cooling System for tactical body armour.

When heat builds under your vest, it doesn't hit all at once. First it gets harder to think. Then harder to decide. Then harder to stay calm. AIR-Plate brings active airflow under your vest — right where heat normally stays trapped. No ice. No water. No pre-cooling. Just controllable airflow, when you need it.

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Engineered in Switzerland Built for Real Operations
Tested by an independent Swiss institute
Kickstarter planned: Oct 15 Early access for Alpha Operators Full website coming soon

Swiss Engineered

Developed with precision for tactical use.

Independent Lab Tested

Validated by an independent Swiss institute.

6 Years Development

Built through multiple product generations.

Built for Real Operations

Designed for heat, pressure and long shifts.

The Problem

Your vest protects you.
But it also traps heat.

Body armour is built to reduce risk. But under the plate, a sealed space forms: warm air stays trapped, sweat can barely evaporate, and your body works harder and harder against the heat. Right where you need to stay clear, heat starts taking your reserves.

01

Heat builds up.

Warm air stays trapped between your body and the protective layer.

02

Sweat loses its effect.

When sweat can't evaporate, your natural system barely cools you.

03

Focus gets harder.

As heat climbs, it gets harder to think clearly and decide calmly.

04

Control gets harder.

When your body is fighting the heat, less reserve is left for what's ahead of you.

Don't remove the protection. Control the heat underneath it.

When heat costs you control, AIR-Plate gives it back.

The Solution

Active airflow under your vest. You set the intensity.

AIR-Plate brings movement to the space your vest normally blocks. Micro-fan modules create controlled airflow under the vest, so sweat can evaporate again, warm air is carried away, and you get back what heat takes from you: focus, calm and control.

Sweat evaporates. Control returns.
AIR-Plate · active airflow
  • Controlled airflow under the vest
  • Adjustable across 3 levels
  • Adjustable anytime by the wearer
  • Retrofit for existing vests and plate carriers
  • No ice
  • No water
  • No pre-cooling
  • No liquid circuit
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How It Works

How AIR-Plate works

Simple to use. Easy to control. Built for the field.

1

Wear it under your vest

AIR-Plate is worn under your gear, designed for existing vests and plate carriers.

2

Choose your level

Use the Power Controller to set airflow across three levels.

3

Adjust the airflow

More air when the heat climbs. Less when you need it calmer.

4

Stay clear

Active airflow helps you stay operational where passive systems reach their limits.

3 Levels. Airflow on demand.

Performance Outcomes

Built for clear decisions when the heat rises.

AIR-Plate is designed for people who cannot simply take the vest off.

Stay focused

Helps you stay clear when heat builds under the vest.

Hold your tempo

Supports you through long shifts, training days and events.

Set the intensity

Three levels give you control over how much airflow you need.

Avoid cold shock

No ice, no frozen packs, no sudden temperature swing.

Reduce heat build-up

Moves air where mere spacing no longer reaches.

Stay ready

More air when you need it. Less when you don't.

Alpha Team

Join the first Alpha Operators.

Before AIR-Plate goes public, Armourtec opens access to a limited Alpha Team. You get early updates, campaign access before the wider audience and — if approved — the chance to become part of the first numbered operator group.

This is not a newsletter. This is your early access to a system that can create a new category.

  • → First access before public launch
  • → Alpha Operator status
  • → Kickstarter access before wider audience
  • → Priority product updates
  • → Optional Operator Number, if approved
  • → Planned Founder Patch / Founder Pack
  • → Direct communication before launch
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Comparison

Where passive cooling ends, active airflow begins.

Passive systems create distance.
Ice systems bring cold.
AIR-Plate brings you control.

Category Passive spacer / mesh Ice / cooling packs AIR-Plate
AirflowOnly when movingNo airflowActive airflow on demand
Pre-coolingNot neededRequiredNot required
ControlNo active controlNo active controlAdjustable across 3 levels
Field autonomyHighLimited by freezing logisticsRechargeable, field-ready
Temperature feelModerateCold contactAirflow-based evaporative cooling
Use under pressureLimited in static situationsEffect declines over timeActivate when heat rises

Don't wait for movement. Create airflow.

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Kit Overview

What you get with AIR-Plate

A modular active cooling system for tactical body armour — available as a complete cooling vest or as a direct-mount set to retrofit the vest you already run.

AIR-Plate Vest Set — complete cooling vest with plates, micro-fan modules, power controller, power packs, wiring and straps Vest Set · complete cooling vest
AIR-Plate Direct-Mount Set — retrofit kit for existing vests and plate carriers Direct-Mount Set · retrofit your vest

AIR-Plate Front & Back

Modular plates with integrated airflow channels.

Micro-Fan Modules

Compact fan units that generate controlled airflow.

Power Controller

Regulates airflow across three intensity levels.

Wiring Kit

Low-profile connection system for tactical use.

Mounting / Holder System

Designed to integrate with tactical gear.

Operator Manual

Simple setup and use instructions. Watch setup

Final kit contents may vary depending on campaign configuration.

Setup Guide

See exactly how it goes together.

Both sets mount with the straps and holders they ship with. Watch the full installation for your configuration — start to finish, no steps left out.

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Validation

Swiss engineered. Independently tested. Built for real use.

AIR-Plate was developed, tested and refined in Switzerland over years. The principle is simple: bring airflow back where the vest blocks it. The engineering behind it is not. Tested by an independent Swiss institute and built for users who can't simply take a break from the heat.

  • Developed in Switzerland
  • 6 years of development
  • Independent Swiss lab testing
  • Designed for tactical users
  • Built around active airflow, not ice or liquid cooling

Roadmap

From Alpha access to public launch.

STEP 1

Join Alpha Team

Get early access and follow the build before public launch.

STEP 2

Prepare for Kickstarter

The campaign is planned for October 15. Alpha Operators get early updates.

STEP 3

Back the first run

Early supporters are first in line once the campaign goes live.

STEP 4

Production & Delivery

Final production and delivery details will be confirmed during the campaign.

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FAQ

Questions before you join?

AIR-Plate is an active airflow system for tactical body armour. It moves air under the vest so sweat can evaporate better and heat can escape.
No. AIR-Plate is not a cooling vest. It is an active cooling system designed to work with tactical body armour and plate carriers.
No. AIR-Plate does not require ice, water or pre-cooling. It uses controlled airflow to support natural evaporative cooling.
No. AIR-Plate works with active airflow. There is no water, no coolant, no tubes and no liquid circuit.
Micro-fan modules create airflow under the vest. This helps sweat evaporate and moves warm air out of the space under the vest.
Through the Power Controller. Airflow can be regulated across three levels.
AIR-Plate is designed as a retrofit system for tactical body armour and plate carriers. Final compatibility details will be communicated before launch.
The system is designed for long operational use. Final battery runtime will be confirmed before campaign launch.
AIR-Plate is designed for tactical use and low-profile operation. Final acoustic details will be communicated when approved.
The Kickstarter campaign is planned for October 15, 2026. Join the Alpha Team to receive updates before public launch.
Final campaign pricing will be communicated before launch.
Yes, the system is designed around modular components. Replacement parts and accessories are planned.
Yes, AIR-Plate can be relevant for Airsoft and tactical training users who wear plate carriers or protective vests in heat.

Heat will not wait.
Neither should your preparation.

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